Bill > HB1310

This bill makes several changes to Tennessee's health and food service regulations. It updates the definition of "Food Code" to reference the 2009 version or any subsequent version published by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The bill modifies inspection frequencies for certain establishments, changing from monthly to every three months in one instance and from every six months to annually in another. A significant change involves permit fees for food service establishments, which will now be set by the commissioner of health through rulemaking instead of being statutorily fixed. The bill increases the potential penalty fees for delinquent permits and allows for modest fee increases over time. It also revises definitions for organized camps, excluding certain residential and short-term rental properties from the definition. The bill removes some existing statutory language and deletes an entire chapter related to health regulations. Most provisions will take effect immediately, with some sections specifically slated to begin on January 1, 2026, to allow for proper implementation and rulemaking.

Budget and Finance, Government Affairs, Health and Social Services

https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB1310&ga=114